LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate progressive/liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by using appeal to emotion or stereotypes) to favor progressive/liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information, but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate the Montana Free Press as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and clean fact-check record.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: USA
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Organization/Foundation
Traffic/Popularity: Medium Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
Montana Free Press was established in 2016 by John S. Adams, a veteran investigative journalist. Located in Helena, Montana, MTFP is committed to producing in-depth public service journalism with a focus on state government, politics, and economic issues, aiming to foster a well-informed citizenry and advance societal justice and equity.
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Funded by / Ownership
MTFP operates as an independent, nonprofit news organization. It is supported by donations, grants from organizations like the American Journalism Project, and membership fees.
Analysis / Bias
The Montana Free Press engages in investigative journalism, often highlighting issues related to government transparency, social justice, and environmental concerns. Its reports tend to focus on uncovering non-transparent bureaucratic processes and institutions.
Articles and headlines contain moderately loaded emotional language such as this Three constitutional initiatives’ long legal road to the ballot. This story, like most others, is thorough, relying on credible sources such as government documents and outlets like NBC News. Montana Free Press also has a sharing partnership with the Associated Press, where the AP publishes its more local stories.
Editorially, they do not have a dedicated opinion section; however, almost all reporting is on political issues. Many reports favor the left such as Missoula nonprofit looks to aid those vulnerable to extreme temperatures. This story expresses concerns about climate change, a left-leaning position.
Finally, they have won numerous awards, including the 2022 SPJ NW Excellence in Journalism Contest: LGBTQ+ Equity Reporting, 1st place, indicating a left-leaning editorial bias. The Montana Free Press is fact-based and holds moderately progressive viewpoints.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate the Montana Free Press as Left-Center biased based on political reporting and editorial positions that moderately favor the left. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to proper sourcing and clean fact-check record. (D. Van Zandt 08/25/2024)
Source: https://montanafreepress.org/
Last Updated on August 25, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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